Explain what counts as CS to help students realize that they are learning CS. Share Explain what counts as CS to help students realize that they are learning CS. with FacebookShare Explain what counts as CS to help students realize that they are learning CS. with Twitter
Have parents and peers also encourage students’ interest in Computer Science and problem solving to help influence their pursuit of it. Share Have parents and peers also encourage students’ interest in Computer Science and problem solving to help influence their pursuit of it. with FacebookShare Have parents and peers also encourage students’ interest in Computer Science and problem solving to help influence their pursuit of it. with Twitter
Motivate your students by setting goals and connecting with them individually. Share Motivate your students by setting goals and connecting with them individually. with FacebookShare Motivate your students by setting goals and connecting with them individually. with Twitter
Remind students: "It's not that you don't know it. It's that you don't know it yet." Share Remind students: "It's not that you don't know it. It's that you don't know it yet." with FacebookShare Remind students: "It's not that you don't know it. It's that you don't know it yet." with Twitter
If students are worried about starting an assignment, give them an explicit first step. Share If students are worried about starting an assignment, give them an explicit first step. with FacebookShare If students are worried about starting an assignment, give them an explicit first step. with Twitter
Provide notes or videos that highlight important concepts of the homework to help navigate students through more difficult or involved parts of an assignment. Share Provide notes or videos that highlight important concepts of the homework to help navigate students through more difficult or involved parts of an assignment. with FacebookShare Provide notes or videos that highlight important concepts of the homework to help navigate students through more difficult or involved parts of an assignment. with Twitter
After returning a test or exam, speak with your class about how they feel, and what they can do based on their scores. Share After returning a test or exam, speak with your class about how they feel, and what they can do based on their scores. with FacebookShare After returning a test or exam, speak with your class about how they feel, and what they can do based on their scores. with Twitter
Emphasize that it’s never too late to get help. Share Emphasize that it’s never too late to get help. with FacebookShare Emphasize that it’s never too late to get help. with Twitter
Tell students that a lower grade can be better than a higher one when you are developing better learning and study habits. Share Tell students that a lower grade can be better than a higher one when you are developing better learning and study habits. with FacebookShare Tell students that a lower grade can be better than a higher one when you are developing better learning and study habits. with Twitter
Invite guest speakers to introduce students to the varied professions and people in computer science, especially to encourage girls to see themselves taking up STEM careers. Share Invite guest speakers to introduce students to the varied professions and people in computer science, especially to encourage girls to see themselves taking up STEM careers. with FacebookShare Invite guest speakers to introduce students to the varied professions and people in computer science, especially to encourage girls to see themselves taking up STEM careers. with Twitter
Use fun gadgets like laser keyboards to get students excited. Share Use fun gadgets like laser keyboards to get students excited. with FacebookShare Use fun gadgets like laser keyboards to get students excited. with Twitter
Emphasize rationale over accuracy to help students understand the overarching concepts, instead of the low-level details. Share Emphasize rationale over accuracy to help students understand the overarching concepts, instead of the low-level details. with FacebookShare Emphasize rationale over accuracy to help students understand the overarching concepts, instead of the low-level details. with Twitter
Even if students are developing useful strategies for problem solving, they can be easily discouraged if they don’t see immediate, good results. Share Even if students are developing useful strategies for problem solving, they can be easily discouraged if they don’t see immediate, good results. with FacebookShare Even if students are developing useful strategies for problem solving, they can be easily discouraged if they don’t see immediate, good results. with Twitter
Emphasize that students’ personal interest in CS is more important than just getting good grades in CS classes for determining their success in CS. Share Emphasize that students’ personal interest in CS is more important than just getting good grades in CS classes for determining their success in CS. with FacebookShare Emphasize that students’ personal interest in CS is more important than just getting good grades in CS classes for determining their success in CS. with Twitter
Motivate students by showing them examples of what they will be learning to create. Share Motivate students by showing them examples of what they will be learning to create. with FacebookShare Motivate students by showing them examples of what they will be learning to create. with Twitter
Take extra time to encourage beginner students to learn more about CS, by (1) promoting AP CS and (2) using a final project for students already taking AP CS Share Take extra time to encourage beginner students to learn more about CS, by (1) promoting AP CS and (2) using a final project for students already taking AP CS with FacebookShare Take extra time to encourage beginner students to learn more about CS, by (1) promoting AP CS and (2) using a final project for students already taking AP CS with Twitter
When advertising your course, make it clear that any students “willing to do the work” are “wanted in the course,” and use titles like “Be a software engineer” or “Be an innovator” for your course or course modules. Share When advertising your course, make it clear that any students “willing to do the work” are “wanted in the course,” and use titles like “Be a software engineer” or “Be an innovator” for your course or course modules. with FacebookShare When advertising your course, make it clear that any students “willing to do the work” are “wanted in the course,” and use titles like “Be a software engineer” or “Be an innovator” for your course or course modules. with Twitter
Introduce a new concept by having students modify existing, well-defined programs before writing programs from scratch. Share Introduce a new concept by having students modify existing, well-defined programs before writing programs from scratch. with FacebookShare Introduce a new concept by having students modify existing, well-defined programs before writing programs from scratch. with Twitter
Use resources that students are likely to access independently to maximize their use. Share Use resources that students are likely to access independently to maximize their use. with FacebookShare Use resources that students are likely to access independently to maximize their use. with Twitter
When talking through your thought process with students, check in with them to ensure they’re following along, adapt to their needs, and show that you care. Share When talking through your thought process with students, check in with them to ensure they’re following along, adapt to their needs, and show that you care. with FacebookShare When talking through your thought process with students, check in with them to ensure they’re following along, adapt to their needs, and show that you care. with Twitter